International Patent Classification (IPC) - WIPO
Dec 16, 2025 · The International Patent Classification (IPC), established by the Strasbourg Agreement (1971), provides for a hierarchical system of language independent symbols for the …
WIPO International Classifications
The International Patent Classification (IPC) is used to classify patents and utility models according to the different areas of technology to which they pertain.
In addition to the Classification scheme, various data illustrating IPC entries or explaining them more in detail, which are intended to enhance understanding and ease of use of the IPC, are …
Publications: Guide to the International Patent Classification
This Guide provides information on the objectives, history and reform of the International Patent Classification (IPC) as well as assistance in the use of the IPC.
The IPC is used to classify patent documents in more than 100 countries. Authentic IPC versions are available in English and French, with translations in many other languages including …
International Patent Classification: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the IPC used? Patent offices use the IPC to classify patent applications and to search for the purpose of examination. Anybody involved in research and development, inventing or …
In addition to the Classification scheme, various data illustrating IPC entries or explaining them more in detail, which are intended to enhance understanding and ease of use of the IPC, are …
WIPO - IPC Publication
Dec 15, 2025 · Explore the International Patent Classification (IPC) system, its rules, and updates for effective patent classification and search.
Basics of the IPC This presentation contains: Elements of the IPC scheme: Symbols, Titles, Hierarchy Other elements of IPC scheme (References, Notes, etc.) Some terminology: Scope, …
The IPC:CLASS CD-ROM relating to the eighth edition of the IPC (Version 5.0) contains a complete text of the eighth edition in English and French, including the electronic layer of the …